Activities
Member’s Gallery (Print) (In Person) – “Images: Real and Imagined” with Gary Perlow
Gary, an ex-New Yorker, has been living in the northern Virginia area for nearly 30 years. He was a home builder who especially enjoyed designing kitchens, bathrooms, and choosing paint colors. He is presently involved in commercial real estate investment. He started taking photographs of his daughter’s sporting events about 12 years ago, and discovered […]
Member’s Gallery (In Person) (Virtual): The Magic of Hummingbirds with Ilenia Alvarez
In 2016, Ilenia began a photographic voyage, initially captivated by the dynamic energy of urban landscapes and the candid moments found in street photography. Through her lens, Ilenia has captured life's spontaneous moments, crafting images that tell stories of time and place. Yet, as her journey unfolded, a transformation occurred, leading Ilenia to the delicate […]
Member’s Forum: (In Person) Focusing On Nature with James Fatemi
Showing a selection of nature photos, James will explain how he approached them, both in the field and during post-processing. James will cover the way he set up his camera and why he chose certain angles. He will compare old versions of photos and compare them to newer photos, better photos and show how he […]
Education & Training: (In Person) Post-Processing “Your” Photo with Gary Perlow
Do you have a photograph that you just can’t figure out how to post-process to bring out the image that inspired you to push the shutter? We’ll have a chance at the April 30 meeting to see how to use Photoshop and Adobe Camera Raw to bring out the best in your photographs! Gary Perlow, one […]
Programs: (Zoom) In Praise of Shadows with Jim Welninski
You’ve worked hard to develop your skills. You have all the right equipment. You’ve studied all the right things and mastered all the necessary software. You’ve spent countless hours behind the camera and in front of the computer, so you have solid technique and you’re technically proficient. You’ve definitely put in the time, and you […]
Field Trip – Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg will be offering a wide variety of photographic opportunities on the day our visit. We'll start our trip with Cars and Coffee held at the Gari Melchers museum. This is a free monthly event held on the second Saturday of each month between 8am and 10am where members of the community drive in and […]
Competition with Prints: (In Person) with Judge Tim Coburn – No Time Limit, No Theme, Open
Competition Theme: No Theme, No Time Limit, Open Bio A DC native, Tim Coburn is an accomplished photographer known for capturing the essence of his subjects. With over two decades of experience, Tim brings his well-honed sense of style, design, color, and light to every shoot. The resulting images are a testament to his skill […]
Portfolio Project – (In Person) Final Review, Group 2 with Brian Zwit
The second final review of the Portfolio Project will be held with Brian Zwit, a frequent reviewer for NVPS Portfolio Projects. Brian Zwit, formerly just a photographer and educator in northern Virginia, added filmmaker to his resume during the pandemic years. While still enthralled with still photography, he is using video to expand his storytelling […]
Education & Training: (In Person) Bring Your Prints Day!
We have a special event for everyone on May 28, the last meeting of the year. Instead of one member displaying their prints (usually of a single theme and with uniform mats and/or frames), we invite all members to bring in up to four prints or photo projects prepared in any manner you’d like. We […]
Members Forum: (In Person) Seeing and capturing everyday life. My approach to street photography with Debra Mastronardi
In her presentation, Debra will discuss how she approaches street photography. She will discuss techniques and considerations to making a good street shot with examples and stories. Bio Debra was introduced to photography by a classmate while in college, and was instantly hooked. She is inspired by the endless possibilities when looking through the lens. […]